HC Deb 02 December 1986 vol 106 c557W
23. Mrs. Dunwoody

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many rural primary schools were closed in 1985–86: and which were in rural development areas.

Mr. Dunn

In the period 1 April 1985 to 31 March 1986, 38 rural primary schools were approved for closure, of which six were in rural development areas.